Should I help my cat to clean?
Discussion
Hi guys,
Our cat (domestic medium hair) is usually pretty good at keeping his coat in good condition.
However, he came in last night with a lot of matted fur - in particular in an around the base of his tail (on his back) and also his tail itself (which is particularly long and bushy). From the looks of it - it could be dried poop or mud. I'm going to hope its mud - because although he smells, it's not too strong.
I've tried to "brush" it out with a stiff grooming brush, and I've also tried to gently clean it with a damp cloth. However, he hates it, and also it doesn't seem to be making much difference.
Just wondered if anyone had any tips? Should I persevere with trying to help him sort it out, or should I leave him to clean it off himself when he's ready?
Thanks,
Steve.
Our cat (domestic medium hair) is usually pretty good at keeping his coat in good condition.
However, he came in last night with a lot of matted fur - in particular in an around the base of his tail (on his back) and also his tail itself (which is particularly long and bushy). From the looks of it - it could be dried poop or mud. I'm going to hope its mud - because although he smells, it's not too strong.
I've tried to "brush" it out with a stiff grooming brush, and I've also tried to gently clean it with a damp cloth. However, he hates it, and also it doesn't seem to be making much difference.
Just wondered if anyone had any tips? Should I persevere with trying to help him sort it out, or should I leave him to clean it off himself when he's ready?
Thanks,
Steve.
If it's any help, I sometimes have to put our Siberians in the bath.
They don't like it.
I wear thick leather gloves now, as I like my arms in one piece.
It works, and they become much less fragrant for a few hours.
The following day (or at most 2 days later), I have to bath them again.
It gets better in summer, when the coats aren't as long.
They don't like it.
I wear thick leather gloves now, as I like my arms in one piece.
It works, and they become much less fragrant for a few hours.
The following day (or at most 2 days later), I have to bath them again.
It gets better in summer, when the coats aren't as long.
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